Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CAMountain View, CA
Salary: $147,000–$196,000 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 906 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager

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The Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager leads the manufacturing test engineering team to provide strategic oversight and tactical management of production systems across multiple products. This role involves architecting manufacturing test strategies to ensure scalable operations, transitioning products from pre-production to full-scale output. Key responsibilities include directing the team, setting objectives, and implementing advancements in automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining. The manager will evaluate test data, lead equipment procurement, and design proactive maintenance protocols. Required technical skills include expertise in Linux, C#, and Python, along with experience in PCBA and electronic assembly testing. The role requires proficiency with electronic test equipment, PLM, MES, and TES systems. This position solves complex testing challenges by integrating electrical, mechanical, and software systems to ensure consistent product quality.

Skills

Linux C# Python Test Automation MES PLM TES Hardware Communication Protocols Root Cause Analysis HASS ESS Testing Firmware

What you'll do

Direct the manufacturing test engineering team by setting objectives and assessing performance outcomes.
Architect and oversee manufacturing test strategies to ensure scalable operations across multiple products.
Implement advancements in manufacturing testing to improve automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
Evaluate test data to identify specific opportunities for product and process enhancements.
Collaborate with product development to ensure design testability and seamless production integration.
Lead the procurement and implementation of new test equipment based on cost-benefit and ROI analyses.
Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for all manufacturing test equipment.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields, or 10+ years of advanced knowledge in lieu of degree.
Minimum of 8+ years of relevant industry experience leading manufacturing test engineering.
Expertise in Linux, C#, and Python.
Experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of testing standards.
Proficiency in using electronic test equipment.
Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of non-conforming hardware.
Familiarity with Product Life Cycle (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES).
Experience managing projects integrating electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline (preferred).
10+ years of relevant industry experience leading manufacturing test engineering (preferred).
Demonstrated ability to lead the development of manufacturing test systems and teams (preferred).
Proficiency in Test Automation (preferred).
Knowledge of PCBA design, mechanical design, and ESS testing (preferred).
Familiarity with various hardware communication protocols (preferred).
Experience with HASS & ESS-related testing such as Thermal and Vibration (preferred).

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